Dave Bush | Relief Pitcher

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Dave Bush has elected free agency.

The 33-year-old right-hander fought his way back to the big leagues for the first time since the 2011 season, but surrendered five runs on five hits, including four homers, in his three innings of work. He'll try to continue his career on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Fri, Oct 4, 2013 06:54:00 PM

Blue Jays sent RHP Dave Bush outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Bush successfully cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment yesterday. The 33-year-old allowed five runs on five hits (including four home runs) and one walk over three innings of work on Sunday against the Red Sox. Tue, Apr 9, 2013 01:53:00 PM

Blue Jays designated RHP Dave Bush for assignment.

Bush lasted just two days in his stint with the Blue Jays. The move clears a spot for the recently-claimed Mauro Gomez on the 40-man roster. Mon, Apr 8, 2013 02:25:00 PM

Bush will provide some reinforcement with Toronto's bullpen taxed from playing in high-scoring games the last two days. Jeremy Jeffress has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Sat, Apr 6, 2013 11:13:00 AM

Depth Charts

Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and walked in the Blue Jays' 10-6 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday.

It's the first spring homer for EE, who entered the day just 1-for-15 after missing a couple of weeks with back soreness. In part because of the back, it looks like he'll DH a lot more than he plays first base, at least in the early going. Justin Smoak and Danny Valencia figure to share first-base duties, with Smoak playing versus righties.

Maicer Izturis (groin) will be sidelined for at least 10 days and will miss the start of the season, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.

Izturis left Friday's game with a right groin strain. With Izturis sidelined, Devon Travis and Ryan Goins suddenly have a great opportunity to win the Opening Day second base gig. Travis, whom the Jays acquired from the Tigers for Anthony Gose this winter, is especially intriguing from a fantasy perspective.

Michael Saunders (knee) said he hopes to start light running exercises in the next few days.

Saunders has been hitting in minor league games in recent days, but he's yet to run the bases. The outfielder is recovering from February knee surgery and, while he won't be ready for the season, Saunders could return by mid-April if all goes well.

The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews. The Blue Jays haven't provided a specific timetable for Stroman, but he will miss the entire 2015 season. It's an unfortunate break for the Jays and the young right-hander.

Brett Cecil made his spring debut with a perfect inning Thursday against the Phillies.

Cecil was already named Toronto's closer despite missing all month with a sore shoulder. The Jays never seemed all that concerned about the shoulder, but it does make him an even riskier fantasy pick than he'd already be as an unestablished closer on a team that has always been quick to make changes.